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Heat acclimatization does not improve VO2max or cycling performance in a cool climate in trained cyclists.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchScandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports2015Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“However, for the well-trained endurance athletes, this did not transfer to an improved aerobic exercise capacity or outdoor TT performance in cool conditions.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 25943678
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Indexed subjects
Climate · Acclimatization · Oxygen Consumption · Anaerobic Threshold · Time Factors
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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